The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-03
INDIANAPOLIS MARKETS.
Trade Lays Somewhat, with n Rainy Day
and Murky Weather.

Trade Lays Somewhat, with a Rainy Day
and Murky Weather
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. ..
Trade in most departments to-day was rather
quiet, doubtless on account of the heavy rains
and gloomy character of the weather. In prices
there were but few fluctuations Dry goods are
firm at the recently revised prices, and espe-
clally have wooden goods taken a strong position.
In commenting on the position of the wooden
goods market the Boston Herald says: s.The
principal feature is the clearing ND of odd lots,
which are less than usual There are, of course,
few odd lots OF heavy weight goods left but
the volume is said to- be remarkably small In light
weights there is still very steady movement in
the way Of deliveries, with the somewhat
markable feature that every piece OF
goods ordered ia being taken; that is, where
there is some very positive defect. In
deed. in of the few defects complained of
the matter is generally being adjusted by slight
allowances on the part Of the manufacturer. so
that in almost every case the buyer takes the
goods. This is strong feature in the market.
when it is compared with some Of the seasons
three and four years ago. when the principal
feature of the market was the mum Der of coun-
termands and the facility with which the buyer
brought ia claims for allowances But little
mention is yet being made Of heavy weights for
the fall trade, though some of the SAMPLES are
beng prepared. but not to DO shown till after
the holidays. Flannels are in very satisfactory
posi- ton. The feature is firm market
all except few makes that the
jobbsrs overstocked on such are be-
ing sold off at slight CONCESSIONS. the OBJ
ject on the part of the jobbers being TO
duce stocks as much possible. This is par
icularly true Of scarlet wills. and two
other makes. AT the time blues are
claimed TO be firm. Blankets in good
shape, though tho market still needs cold
weather to stimulate it," Grocers were busy to-
day STRENGTHENING up things and learning what
is needed in the way of filing up reduced stocks.
They have had good trade for some days past
and feeling cheerful the situation.
Sugars are firm at the advance of Thursday.
Coffees are steady and firm. In other articles
there is nothing new to note The produce
Both eggs and butter in good REQUEST at
For some reason the Eastern demand is not up
to the usual average. Irish and sweet potatoes
are selling readily at our best quotations, if
sound and solid; but frozen soft stock is hard to
dispose of at any price The provision market
continues excited, with An upward tendency in
prices. The hide market is apparently active,
but all efforts to improve prices seem to fall
The iron market is active at unchanged prices.
Regardless OF weather the grain market is
active and prices moving upward. Prices paid
for both wheat and corn to-day were the highest
in many months. while oats are in good request
at quotations. Bidding on Change was spirited,
receipts of all cereals. comparatively speaking,
light and buyers are more numerous than sellers
Track bids to-day ruled as follows:-